A Look Back at 2025 in Indiana Politics

December 26, 2025

A look back at 2025 in Indiana politics. Governor Braun makes significant changes to state agencies, data centers become a major issue for Hoosiers, and state immigration reform to support federal efforts.

Gov. Braun Names New Members to the IURC

December 19, 2025

Governor Braun names three new members to the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission. Recommended changes to IPS and charter school collaboration. Candidates begin to announce their intent to run- or retire- ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

GOP Redistricting Push Fails in Indiana

December 12, 2025

GOP Redistricting Map Passed by Committee

December 5, 2025

The House GOP passes a new redistricting map through committee with a goal of diluting Democratic votes. Governor Mike Braun launches a pilot program to allow some state employees to bring infants 4 weeks to 6 months old into the office. Todd Rokita and Diego Morales announce 21 noncitizens have cast ballots in Indiana elections, and a further 165 registered to vote. December 5, 2025

A Look Back at Immigration Policy

November 25, 2025

A look back at immigration policy changes in 2025. A push from Attorney General Todd Rokita to go after undocumented workers and the so-called “Speedway Slammer” collaboration between the DOC and ICE.

A Peek at the 2026 Legislative Session

November 21, 2025

Organization Day offers a peek at the 2026 legislative session. Indiana University considers adopting guidelines for free expression on campus. A Whitestown man is charged with voluntary manslaughter in the death of a woman who came to the wrong house.

Outside Groups Push for Redistricting

November 14, 2025

National conservative interest groups launch pro-redistricting campaign in Indiana. Local leaders gather to draw attention to funding shortfalls as a result of property tax relief legislation. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth stops in Fort Wayne.

Uncertainty for Hoosiers on SNAP

November 7, 2025

Uncertainty for the 570,000 Hoosiers who rely on SNAP. Todd Rokita sues Indianapolis Public Schools for refusing access to ICE agents without a warrant. Nearly 4% of third grade students must repeat the year after failing to pass a reading test.

A Special Session on Redistricting

October 31, 2025

Governor Braun calls a special session to redraw congressional maps in favor of Republicans. A freeze on new childcare vouchers will be in place for at least one year. The Lieutenant Governor campaigns door-to-door against an Avon school referendum.

Data Center Opposition

October 24, 2025

Data centers generate opposition across the state. Competing political rallies draw thousands of Hoosiers. Purdue researchers explore Amelia Earhart’s 1937 disappearance.

Federal Shutdown Threatens Food Aid

October 17, 2025

The shutdown threatens food programs. U.S. border czar Tom Homan visits the statehouse and praises local law enforcement. Indiana University announces the end of all print editions of its student newspaper on the same day it fires its Director of Student Media.

V.P. Vance Returns in Redistricting Push

October 10, 2025

V.P. Vance returns to Indiana in a renewed push for redistricting. Governor Braun blamed Democrats for Fox Sports personality Mark Sanchez’s attack in Indianapolis, then deleted his comments once the analyst was charged. The results of the IEDC audit.